Rather fittingly – and we’re sure not coincidentally – the catalogue for Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival sale, which takes place on 8 September at the world’s most famous historic motorsport meeting, is teeming with British classics. For smiles-per-mile, we’re not sure there’s a better offering than the pretty little 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Roadster, estimated at just £7,000–10,000.
Shortly before the ‘Grand Arrival’ of 60 of the world’s rarest and most desirable cars, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent arrived at Hampton Court Palace behind the wheel of his Bentley Blower, closely tailed by his security detail. It’s this connection to the Royal family that makes the Concours of Elegance feel so special, not to mention the palace itself, whose picturesque gardens are every bit as pruned and pampered as the exquisite collector cars competing in the concours.
This online auction of an unique Porsche collection and other Classis Cars is organized in collaboration with Classic Car Auctions. The cars vary from Barn Finds to rare and beautiful classic cars in top condition. The cars in the auction are sold without guarantee, we advise you to personally inspect the cars on the viewing days. It is also possible to have this done by an expert. If desired, a special appointment can be made for this. The viewing days are on Saturday 15 September 2018 and on Tuesday 25 September 2018.
It’s the small and demanding events that are currently enjoying great popularity in the world of historic motorsport and the mountain race that stretches between Langwies and Arosa is now well known far beyond Switzerland. With a length of 7.3km, 76 turns, and an elevation change of 422 metres, the panoramic road track presents quite the challenge. What’s also unique to this event is that entrants race downhill rather than up.
